“Health Care” by Maria Fung, addresses the issue of rising private hospitals that charge patients, which to a large group of people, seem unconstitutional.

Ethically and politically, it is true that charging patients in Canada is “not Canadian.” However, in terms of business, such ventures can be extremely profitable and be rather helpful social enterprise for community.

Long lines are not the only disturbance of universal health care. The government is unable to provide enough medical tools, doctors, and technology in a timely fashion. For example, a long line of people in emergency centres defeats the purpose of “emergency centre.”

If what the government desires is to – keep everyone healthy, and continue economic growth – then private hospitals can improve everyone’s well-being.

Implementation of private hospitals does not mean that some people won’t be receiving medical care; it does mean, however, that the ones unsatisfied can have the option to pay for extra care. After all, a hospital is a health-care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Why, then, should such socially caring institution that can create jobs and increase revenues for business and for economy as a whole, viewed negatively? It may be an issue that people should reconsider.